This never happened to me before
Feb 17, 2015 21:47:03 #
Andrea.Jarrell wrote:
The picture is really good. I can see why you went.
Thank you Andrea. I appreciate the compliment.
Feb 17, 2015 21:48:08 #
You must have the patience of a Saint, Joe. Or, you had a steak necklace on. It sure was nice of them to look right into the camera.
Feb 17, 2015 21:53:05 #
jkm757 wrote:
Did you show him? Did he have any comments?
The World may never know....
:lol:
Feb 17, 2015 22:02:43 #
Mr PC wrote:
Same thing has happened to me since I got a Sigma 150-500. I'm an automatic expert. It's kind of cool at first, but it does take time away from your photography...
I was fortunate that the questions didn't intrude on the photography, but I can see where it could be a problem.
Feb 17, 2015 22:10:56 #
DWU2 wrote:
I've had similar experiences at the zoo. The size of the crowd is another factor. Aside from better light, that's another good reason to go early or late, when the crowd is smaller.
I like to make my trips there on Fridays because of the small crowds
Feb 17, 2015 22:26:04 #
DaveO wrote:
It just kind of crossed my mind. Had to same something inane because I get the same response when I use my Sig 150-500. I'm careful not to say too much due to the fact that I'm so far from being an expert that it's pathetic. The less I say,the less I can give myself away! It does make me try to be slower and a little more deliberate. As soon as the weather clears, I'll be hard at work trying to sharpen my skills and hopefully my pictures.
Being in the northeast this time of year has got to be little rough. Stay warm and good shooting.
Feb 17, 2015 22:37:41 #
Mike D. wrote:
You must have the patience of a Saint, Joe. Or, you had a steak necklace on. It sure was nice of them to look right into the camera.
No steak necklace, but there were a couple dozen middle school aged kids there that probably looked like little steaks to the lions. As for me, I spent two hours at the lion exhibit and shot 130 frames.
Feb 17, 2015 22:39:31 #
That will do it too. Thank you for sharing, it was a good use of your time.
Feb 17, 2015 22:47:16 #
jkm757 wrote:
I've been a member of the San Diego Zoo and the Sa... (show quote)
Sounds as though you enjoyed yourself. You were in a real learning experience. Might you have taken another step up the ladder of photography? Nice story to keep. You did nothing to improve the situation of the third animal in this great shot. What a neat story, unless it is of that animal. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Feb 17, 2015 22:56:45 #
When the big lens comes out people take notice. I shoot a Nikon D-800 with a 24-70 2.8 mounted most of the time. I know it is not a really big lens but the lens hood makes it look huge. The flame lens wrap also makes it stand out. So what I am saying is I get a lot of questions with a some what small lens. Enjoy the questions. Even though most are I bet that camera takes some good pictures.
Feb 17, 2015 23:08:49 #
jkm757 wrote:
Did you show him? Did he have any comments?
Well, the shots were good and plus the D7000 lets you zoom into your photo with the + key on left side. So while he was looking ( I held camera ) I zoomed in and he turned his head to me and said IT'S SHARP FOR THAT DISTANCE. Very nice feeling.
Sarge69
Feb 17, 2015 23:14:30 #
Feb 18, 2015 02:54:23 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
jkm757 wrote:
Here's a link to the first photos I posted here on UHH the other day.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-284840-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-284840-1.html
Thanks for the link. I missed it the other day. Great shots. Also, if the drool from looking those long lense pictures shorts out my phone, you will owe me a new phone. Hope to own a nice lense like that some day.
Feb 18, 2015 05:27:23 #
Very good picture. On walking round a Stately Home taking pictures on an outing with my camera club I kept being asked if I was taking pictures for a magazine, wish I had been... :lol:
Feb 18, 2015 06:16:52 #
Sounds like you had fun Joe. I love help folks when Janny and I go for our walks. Nice shot of the cubs!!!
jkm757 wrote:
I've been a member of the San Diego Zoo and the Sa... (show quote)
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